Podcast Summary:
The Tech Abilities crew gathered in the Blind Abilities Studio to cover news and tech tidbits from a Blindness perspective. Serina, Callie and Jeff are joined with Jesse and they cover a lot of topics from the new Gucci Bag for the Air Pod Max Headphones for only $980 Microsoft 11, Aira and the Puppy Bowl Webcast, getting a pet dog as a Blind person, Instagram and Accessibility and much more. Marlon and Tre make a Toast Master thingy. Check out the links and timeline of topics below.
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Links and Topics from the Episode
- Welcome. 00:00
- Let’s Get this Show Started. 00:41
- Introducing the Team and Toast Master Skit. 01:29
- 9to5Mac, Deals: AirPods Max $100 off, 05:00
- Don’t like the AirPods Max Smart Case? Gucci has its own case for just $980.
- Face ID with a Mask is way better than using your Apple Watch to unlock your iPhone 7:48
- Connecticut man arrested after trying and failing to stalk someone with an AirTag. 09:07
- February 13th – the Big Game and Puppy Bowl with Aira 10:53
- Aira COVID Promotion revisited
- NFB Sponsors Initiative to Address Inaccessibility of Covid-19 At-home Testing
- Crafting an Accessible Instagram Feed. 15:06
- Notifications Temporarily or Permanent. 18:58
- Microsoft Windows 11 is downloaded and installed! 24:48
- How accessible is your exercise equipment? 32:15
- Peloton bike, Concept 2 Model 2 Rowing machine, Treadmill
- Blind Abilities Fantasy Football winner Pete Lane. 34:10
- Looking for more teams.
- Activision/Blizzard acquired by Microsoft, What does this mean for accessibility and usability? 34:10
- Sony buys in as well!
- Callie Quest at Miami Lighthouse and Braille. 42:03
Can a Visually Impaired person get a pet dog? 45:28
- Exercising differently. 53:27
- Bye-Bye/Credits. 59:17
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